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Not an ordinary competition, Food Network Star gives everyday home cooks and professional restaurant chefs alike the chance to put their culinary chops on the line and their most camera-ready faces forward in a multi-month job interview for the chance to score their own Food Network show. This summer marks the tenth season of contest, and during the past decade, the challenges have evolved to become more grueling, the expectations more demanding and the eliminations more dramatic. From Guy to Melissa to Damaris and all of the finalists and competition in between, have you, Star fans, been keeping up with the best moments and most-shocking turns of events?

As you gear up for an unprecedented season with finalists' hopes on the line, test your knowledge of Star history, past competitors and guest-judge appearances, plus top recipes, seasons' highlights and winners' crowning moments. Take the quiz below to find out if you're the ultimate Star superfan, then browse Food Network's Star headquarters for insider interviews, exclusive videos, behind-the-scenes photos and more from the show.

Are You a Food Network Star Superfan?

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Think you're up to speed on what's gone down on Star? Answer these questions to learn how well you know the show and relive some of the most-unforgettable moments from the first eight seasons.

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Question 1

When the first season of Food Network Star premiered in 2005, who was the host of the show?

A

The same team hosting the show today: Alton, Bobby and Giada

B

Food Network Executives

C

Marc Summers

D

Paula Deen and Rachael Ray

Question 2

Place the Star winners in order from who won the earliest to who most recently.

To what unforeseen event did Martie Duncan have to adapt during her live cooking demonstration in last year's "expect the unexpected" challenge in Miami?

A

Misplaced Ingredients and Kitchen Tools

B

Incorrect Time Cues

C

Broken Microphone

D

Audience Hecklers

Question 11

Wolfgang Puck wasn't satisfied with the ________ that Season 7's Jyll Everman made, so he went into the kitchen to show her how to prepare it properly.

A

Bananas Foster

B

Risotto

C

Beef Carpaccio

D

Molten Chocolate Cake

Question 12

What dish did Season 6 winner Aarti Sequeira prepare in her finale pilot directed by Rachael Ray?

A

Mango Chutney, Prosciutto and Paneer "Pizza"

B

Green Chicken Curry

C

Red Lentil Soup

D

Braised Leg of Lamb With Caraway Basmati Rice

Question 13

Team Alton's Emily Ellyn had the audience in stitches when she donned a headband made with what food during the fashion week challenge in Season 8?

A

Turkey

B

Meatloaf

C

Shrimp

D

Ham

Question 14

Season 5 winner Melissa d'Arabian proved her star power early in the competition by being named one of the top-three finalists in the premiere episode. What dessert did she make at that first challenge that left such an impression on the selection committee?

A

Lemon Gelato

B

Apple Tartlet

C

Strawberry Cheesecake

D

Espresso Truffles

Question 15

True or False: America voted for Guy Fieri to become its next Food Network Star.

A

True

B

False

Question 16

Last season, Iron Chef Zakarian stopped by during a food court challenge to introduce an ingredient — chicken livers — that one member from each team had to incorporate into his or her dish. Which finalists used the liver on behalf of their teams?

A

Team Alton's Martie, Team Bobby's Malcolm, Team Giada's Linkie

B

Team Alton's Emily, Team Bobby's Nikki, Team Giada's Ippy

C

Team Alton's Justin, Team Bobby's Michele, Team Giada's Yvan

D

Team Alton's Emily, Team Bobby's Malcolm, Team Giada's Martita

Question 17

What's the phrase that Season 7 contestant Orchid Paulmier said to fellow finalist and teammate Chris Nirschel to remind him to relax?

A

"Settle, settle"

B

"Code Blue"

C

"Inside Voices"

D

"Time Out"

Question 18

Which of the following Food Network chefs has not appeared as a guest on Star?

A

Ree Drummond

B

Scott Conant

C

Rachael Ray

D

Ina Garten

Question 19

Season 7 winner Jeff Mauro hails from which Midwestern city?

A

Detroit

B

St. Louis

C

Minneapolis

D

Chicago

Question 20

What was the name of Star before it became Food Network Star?

A

Who Will Be the Next Food Network Star?

B

The Search for a Food Network Star

C

The Next Food Network Star

D

Are You Food Network's Next Star?

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